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Creamy Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

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A quick and easy iced espresso drink combining the rich caramel sweetness of brown sugar with bold espresso, shaken to a frothy perfection and smoothed out with creamy oat milk. Perfect for a refreshing caffeine boost on warm days.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 shots (about 2 oz / 60 ml) freshly brewed espresso (or ⅓ cup / 80 ml strong brewed coffee or cold brew concentrate)
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) oat milk (preferably barista-style)
  • Ice cubes (enough to fill shaker or glass)
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Brew 2 shots (2 oz / 60 ml) of freshly brewed espresso or ⅓ cup (80 ml) of strong brewed coffee. Let cool slightly.
  2. Add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar to the warm espresso and stir gently until mostly dissolved.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar with about ⅔ cup (150 grams) of ice cubes.
  4. Pour the sweetened espresso over the ice and seal the shaker or jar tightly.
  5. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until frothy and chilled.
  6. Pour the shaken espresso into a tall glass, straining out ice if preferred.
  7. Slowly pour ½ cup (120 ml) of oat milk over the espresso and stir gently to combine.
  8. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg on top.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Use freshly ground medium roast coffee beans for best flavor. Shake about 15 seconds to achieve frothy texture without diluting the coffee. Dissolve brown sugar in warm espresso to avoid gritty bits. Barista-style oat milk froths better and adds creaminess. If no shaker is available, a tightly sealed mason jar works well. Adjust sweetness by varying brown sugar or substituting with maple syrup or agave. For a hot version, warm espresso and brown sugar mixture and add warmed oat milk without shaking.

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